His Promise: The Mafia’s Babies

Chapter 323

“So then that woman asked me if I had a nice dinner.” I rolled my eyes. It was a good thing I decided to join them out back, considering Marvin hadn’t even told me about this rumor. “I was a bit bloated from the food, so I rubbed my belly and told her that the baby’s doing well.”

Panther and Lucas listened attentively as I tried my hardest to explain the misunderstanding, which I hadn’t even been aware of. Apparently, Marvin and I were the talk of the town after Misty’s parents told everyone we were engaged and expecting a child.

Was that why Marvin kept his distance from me?

Was he embarrassed?

Panther burst out laughing. “See, and that’s why it’s better to keep your mouth shut.” He gave me his unwanted advice. “I had to learn it the hard way, but these rich people..they don’t know how to communicate.”

“Yes!” I agreed.

Panther, who was drunk, grabbed my hand. “They’re not like you and me.” He said. “But that’s why Nike you you’re like my little sister-

Due to his coughing fit, he was unable to finish his sentence. It didn’t matter because I didn’t even want him to finish it. Little sister? I was indeed a little sister, but only to Alex. The brother I had distanced myself from to be with Marvin.

“Hey, are you okay?” Lucas, who was still sober, asked me. He carefully placed his hand on top of mine and looked into my eyes as if he was asking me for permission.

“I’m good, thank you.” I lowered my head, knowing Lucas wasn’t buying it. “Is it your family?” He whispered.

My eyes turned big, and I raised my head to look at Panther-but all I could hear were his snores. He clearly couldn’t take his liquor very well.

“Don’t worry about him. He’s done for the night.” Lucas chuckled. “We should head back inside and talk.” He suggested. “I want to get to know you.”

Get to know me why?

“We shouldn’t leave Panther alone,” I told him, but Lucas didn’t care.

“Pedro is a grown man, and he can take care of himself.

Hearing him call Pedro by his birth name was proof enough that Lucas was a determined and opinionated person who had a mind of his own.

Quite the opposite of Marvin, who obeyed his dad’s every word until he couldn’t take it anymore.

Almost forced to go along with Lucas, I got up from the couch and followed him back inside. He was the one who could expose my identity whenever he felt like it, so I had to keep him close. Who knew if he would be keeping his word?

“So, can I offer you something else to drink?”

“No, I’m good.” Lucas shook his head. He sat down at the kitchen table while I joined him. “So, where is Marvin?” He jumped right into the subject.

“W-why?”

“Because he happens to be my brother.” Lucas raised his brow and smirked. “We didn’t start off on the right foot, and both of our encounters ended with him having…anger issues.”

Anger issues?

“He’ll be here soon.” I nodded. “At least…I think he will

“Are you guys fighting?”

“No, he’s just busy!” I clarified.

“With?”

“Stuff.”

gave him a doubtful look and watched as uncomfortable laughter

who could not draw a line

your mom and…Marvin’s dad?” I asked. If he was allowed to do it, I

used to be

sorry

around here seem pretty tight. I bet they knew

didn’t know his intentions. He said he wanted to know his family, but what if he didn’t? What if there

interesting.” Lucas went into deep

“What?”

you.” He smiled, ending the conversation. Why would

Lucas didn’t pass the opportunity to

think it’s best for everyone.” I simply answered. I wasn’t even that open towards Rona, so why would I open up to him?

good decision.” He spoke. “So you chose

myself. At least, that was something I was trying to tell myself. “My dad kicked

room, ensuring there weren’t any maids and took a slight breath. It would be

you want to call

a regretful expression on his face. “I’m sorry, I didn’t want to make you feel uncomfortable.”

me,” I said, not making a big deal out of it. Lucas leaned his chin in his hand

think it’s okay?” He wondered. “Is it because you’re used to

doing it again, detective.”

Lucas was someone challenging to read, and I couldn’t quite figure him out yet. He had so many questions, yet

guess they don’t.”

my brother-I really do.” I defended my actions. “Just putting it out

smile appeared on Lucas’ lips. “Same

it made him look more attractive-but I didn’t want him to get

are you getting along with everyone?” I asked after an awkward moment of silence. Just like that.

raised his brows. I

“Mario’s been nice.

“And Karina?”

but oh well, she has a good personality and has been texting

maintaining a healthy relationship with his family, that was definitely something he had

before? Is that something you do often?”

my body, suddenly remembering that I had already told this man my whole life

“No…first time.”

with a paled expression on his face. He looked from me to

a chair and wrapped his arm around my shoulder in a protective

he turned

on read-that means I get to do it as well.” I playfully pushed away his arm. Marvin’s cheeks flushed red. “I’m sorry, I didn’t know that was a crime.” He spoke. “I

my mouth with my hand, trying not to laugh. Anyone would’ve thought Marvin had been in prison for centuries, but

fun without me.” He finally turned to

you don’t have to worry.” He said. “She’s

could perfectly understand what he was trying to do

spoke, offended. I knew that tone all too

he raised his hand to stop me from

do you think

trying to find the words to explain himself. “I’m sorry, I was just trying to get on your good side!”

right in front of me?”

to offend her-”

him out. Lucas shook his head, confused. Surprisingly enough, this was a sign that Marvin felt comfortable enough to joke around with Lucas, meaning perhaps he did want to know him